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Can China and the U.S. get along on the high seas, or even work together on issues of mutual interest? Maybe.

Most talk of China’s missiles focuses on the DF-21D. But the DH-10 cruise missile offers China another option.

Despite a series of diplomatic challenges, relations between the U.S. and China have remained productive. Personal diplomacy is paying dividends.

The U.S. must avoid high-level interventions into China’s domestic politics. But human rights can’t be ignored.

The case of Chen Guangcheng has exposed how fragile the Chinese Communist Party’s control may be. The incompetence of its repressive apparatus has been exposed.

China faces numerous challenges if it wants to maintain its rise. The U.S. should stop acting as if tensions – or worse – are inevitable.

Talk of a U.S. pivot toward the Asia-Pacific is being replaced with the idea of a rebalancing. Regardless, U.S. military strategy is taking on an interesting shape.

Project 2049 Institute’s Mark Stokes gives his take on renewed talk the U.S. may sell F-16s to Taiwan.

Some argue mistrust between the U.S. and China stems from lack of awareness. Maybe they just don’t agree.

As China, the Philippines and Vietnam argue over the South China Sea the waters are being over fished and polluted. And conflict could be around the corner.

Frank talk about U.S. purpose and power is more likely to deter than provoke conflict with China. Admitting Beijing could be an adversary, and preparing accordingly, is the way forward.

The ongoing row in the South China Sea highlights China’s inability to compromise. Why won’t it?